Episodes
It’s 9pm in Los Angeles and we’re driving up Macy Gray’s driveway blasting a song off her new album. This is the latest we’ve ever recorded an interview for the podcast and when we walk in, Macy is watching a crime documentary and there’s Frosted Flakes on the counter. Safe to say, things are about to get personal. Tune in to hear Macy’s thoughts on the music industry, her favorite comedy club in LA, why social media ruins everything and the one moment that changed Macy’s life for...
Published 05/09/24
This episode was recorded in a magical fairy land. Well, not really but we *are* at Bambu Indah Hotel in Bali, which is plucked right out of a storybook. We’re here with John and Orin Hardy, renowned leaders in bamboo construction, getting a sneak peak at their new expansion. We talk bamboo, why you should recycle your chopsticks and the future of humankind (no biggie).  SHOW NOTES:  Learn more about Orin Hardy at https://bamboou.com or check him out on Instagram (@orinhardy)  Check out...
Published 04/25/24
This episode was recorded in a magical fairy land. Well, not really but we *are* at Bambu Indah Hotel in Bali, which is plucked right out of a storybook. We’re here with John and Orin Hardy, renowned leaders in bamboo construction, getting a sneak peak at their new expansion. We talk bamboo, why you should recycle your chopsticks and the future of humankind (no biggie).  SHOW NOTES:   Learn more about Orin Hardy at https://bamboou.com or check him out on Instagram (@orinhardy)  Check out...
Published 04/25/24
When she was just a little girl, Ayu Sudana used to fill buckets of Asian palm civet poop in exchange for toys. Today, she’s the proud co-founder of Bali Beans — a plantation, a roastery, a coffee shop and distribution house. For this week’s episode, we’re going to her plantation, in the heart of Bali’s coffee growing region, to try the world’s most expensive coffee for ourselves — Kopi Luwak. Bali Beans is one of the island’s only coffee growers that harvests Kopi Luwak in the wild, which...
Published 04/11/24
When she was just a little girl, Ayu Sudana used to fill buckets of Asian palm civet poop in exchange for toys. Today, she’s the proud co-founder of Bali Beans — a plantation, a roastery, a coffee shop and distribution house. For this week’s episode, we’re going to her plantation, in the heart of Bali’s coffee growing region, to try the world’s most expensive coffee for ourselves — Kopi Luwak. Bali Beans is one of the island’s only coffee growers that harvests Kopi Luwak in the wild, which...
Published 04/11/24
We’re in a magical place, surrounded by Bali’s lush green forests looking for Will Travis, the brains behind Elevation Barn — a transformative retreat for the world’s top leaders. We talk about the power of fear, today’s confidence crisis, and why Bali is the perfect place to reinvigorate your purpose. Plus, you’ll want to hear the piece of advice that changed Will’s life forever.  SHOW NOTES:  Learn more about Will Travis at https://www.elevationbarn.com or check him out...
Published 03/28/24
We’re in a magical place, surrounded by Bali’s lush green forests looking for Will Travis, the brains behind Elevation Barn — a transformative retreat for the world’s top leaders. We talk about the power of fear, today’s confidence crisis, and why Bali is the perfect place to reinvigorate your purpose. Plus, you’ll want to hear the piece of advice that changed Will’s life forever.  SHOW NOTES:   Learn more about Will Travis at https://www.elevationbarn.com or check him out on Instagram...
Published 03/28/24
From roadside warungs to bustling markets, Will Meyrick, who is known as “The Street Food Chef,” is taking us to his favorite haunts and hidden gems in Denpasar, where the real magic happens. Chef Meyrick isn’t just here to show us where to eat – he’s our ticket to an insider’s look at Balinese culture. Tune in to hear Michael, Vanessa, and Will talk about how spirituality is a big facet of how Will runs his restaurants, and how Asian culture inspired his passion for food. SHOW NOTES:...
Published 03/14/24
From roadside warungs to bustling markets, Will Meyrick, who is known as “The Street Food Chef,” is taking us to his favorite haunts and hidden gems in Denpasar, where the real magic happens. Chef Meyrick isn’t just here to show us where to eat – he’s our ticket to an insider’s look at Balinese culture. Tune in to hear Michael, Vanessa, and Will talk about how spirituality is a big facet of how Will runs his restaurants, and how Asian culture inspired his passion for food. SHOW NOTES:...
Published 03/14/24
We’re at Dubai’s newest beach, Dubai Islands Beach, where Shehab Allam is diving in the water, handcuffed and cuffed at the legs. He’s aiming to break a Guinness World Record for the farthest swim wearing handcuffs and leg irons. The “how” might seem straightforward but the “why”… That’s a story that will keep you captivated until the very end. Tune in to hear Michael, Vanessa, and Shehab talk about how the parental figures in our lives can be our biggest motivators, and how the legendary...
Published 02/29/24
We’re at Dubai’s newest beach, Dubai Islands Beach, where Shehab Allam is diving in the water, handcuffed and cuffed at the legs. He’s aiming to break a Guinness World Record for the farthest swim wearing handcuffs and leg irons. The “how” might seem straightforward but the “why”… That’s a story that will keep you captivated until the very end. Tune in to hear Michael, Vanessa, and Shehab talk about how the parental figures in our lives can be our biggest motivators, and how the legendary...
Published 02/29/24
We learn about ancient falconry traditions from Dubai Falconer Henri Du Toit of Platinum Heritage Desert Camp, the profound connection between man and bird, and why watching Netflix with your falcon might just be the ultimate relationship hack.  SHOW NOTES:Learn more about Platinum Heritage Desert Camp at platinum-heritage.com, or check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out GuideGeek, Your New Personal AI Travel Assistant! http://bit.ly/3LKpHTj For more on ‘No Fixed...
Published 02/15/24
We learn about ancient falconry traditions from Dubai Falconer Henri Du Toit of Platinum Heritage Desert Camp, the profound connection between man and bird, and why watching Netflix with your falcon might just be the ultimate relationship hack.  SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Platinum Heritage Desert Camp at platinum-heritage.com, or check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out GuideGeek, Your New Personal AI Travel Assistant! http://bit.ly/3LKpHTj For more on ‘No Fixed...
Published 02/15/24
Explore the globe with ‘No Fixed Address,’ where Michael Motamedi and Vanessa Salas take you from vibrant megacities to remote villages, uncovering extraordinary lives and unifying human stories. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for more captivating adventures, with new episodes releasing every other Thursday. And for more on ‘No Fixed Address’ visit matadornetwork.com/NFApodcast
Published 02/01/24
Explore the globe with ‘No Fixed Address,’ where Michael Motamedi and Vanessa Salas take you from vibrant megacities to remote villages, uncovering extraordinary lives and unifying human stories. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts for more captivating adventures, with new episodes releasing every other Thursday. And for more on ‘No Fixed Address’ visit matadornetwork.com/NFApodcast
Published 02/01/24